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Source:The Star
November 07, 2023 09:35 UTC
Price controls on eight items for Deepavali, including big onions and red chillies
PETALING JAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has announced eight food items as controlled items from Nov 9 to 15 under the festive season maximum price control scheme for Deepavali. The products are big onions, shallots (from India), red chillies, imported lamb with bones, Australian dhal, coconut (wholesale control price) and grated coconut (retail control price), and tomatoes. He said the implementation of the Deepavali price control is meant to ensure price stability for both consumers and traders. The measure will be enforced through the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, he added. "We hope everyone will adhere to the prices and use red labels for the controlled items.
Source:The Star
November 06, 2023 21:09 UTC
Employee fired on the 1st day
QUOTE'Fired on my first day of work'KUALA LUMPUR: A woman has taken to TikTok to share her untoward experience of being fired on her first day of work at a jewellery shop recently. In her TikTok video post, user @narieana_ explained that it all seemed fine at first. "Please pray for my strength to be given better rezeki (blessing of sustenance)," she added in her TikTok post which has garnered over 2.4 million views so far. TikTok user @NASally11 said that requesting an offer letter should be the most important thing done before joining the company. I got it before," said TikTok user, @rashidah33796.
Source:New Strait Times
October 26, 2023 07:11 UTC
Badminton: Not missing a beat
Is there a reason on why our local coaches tend to do well abroad, instead of at home? We take our local coaches for granted here. I mean, we are quite comfortable and familiar with the local coaches, and we assume that what they teach here is normal. However, when these local coaches go abroad, especially the ones who are well known, the foreign players show respect and value their coaching. We look up to foreign coaches and show respect to them but these coaches experience the same treatment back at home.
Source:The Star
October 25, 2023 17:53 UTC
Wasco unit secures RM161mil contract from Schneider Electric France
KUALA LUMPUR: Wasco Bhd's indirect wholly-owned Singaporean subsidiary WS Engineering & Fabrication Pte Ltd has bagged a US$33.89mil (RM161.86mil) contract from Schneider Electric France for the supply of pre-fabricated buildings for a project in Africa. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the group said the scope of work involves engineering, procurement and construction of pre-fabricated buildings. The contract works and services are expected to be completed within 17 months. "The contract is expected to contribute positively to the earnings of WB Group over the contract period. The Contract is project specific and is not renewable," said Wasco.
Source:The Star
October 24, 2023 21:59 UTC
Investors advised to stay defensive
KUALA LUMPUR: Apex Securities Research is advising investors to stay defensive during this volatile period as rising US Treasury yields continue to take the shine off equities investment. The research firm said in a note that investors' risk appetite in the equity markets will continue to dwindle with expectations that interest rates will remain higher for longer. "Should these results beat estimates, buying support may emerge and put a pause to the recent selling tone," it said. At the opening bell, the benchmark FBM KLCI was up 0.16 points to 1,438.28, suggesting investors are staying to the sidelines. Most active counters included Metronic down 0.5 sne ot 1.5 sne, Revenue rising two sen to 23 sen and Alrich falling 0.5 sen to four sen.
Source:The Star
October 24, 2023 11:37 UTC
The spectators’ journey to KLGCC
The Maybank Championship has always been more than just a golf tournament, and this year, the event aspires to deliver that and much more. You can step into the world of artisan craftsmanship at Maybank Women’s Eco Weaver’s Corner, where fans can witness the art of weaving with live loom displays. This immersive journey connects a person to the rich tapestry of Asean culture and champions diversity, equity and inclusion. You can even write a note to your own younger self and submit it for publication on the Maybank Championship social media platforms. Spectators can also get RM5 off for Grab rides to and from KLGCC on all four days (limited to 500 redemptions per day for Thursday and Friday and 1,500 redemptions per day for Saturday and Sunday).
Source:The Star
October 24, 2023 08:35 UTC
FBM KLCI dips, ringgit hits new low
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia and the ringgit have taken a beating on Monday, in line with the weak sentiment in regional markets. The FBM KLCI fell 2.92 points, or 0.2% to 1,438.12. The market traded within a range of 8.81 points between an intra-day high of 1,443.86 and a low of 1,435.05. Against the Singapore dollar, the ringgit fell 0.4% at 3.4889. Elsewhere in the region, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.83%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed down 0.72%, South Korea’s Kospi added 0.76% and Singapore’s Straits Times Index lost 0.76%.
Source:The Star
October 23, 2023 17:27 UTC
Mental health cases among youth a worrying trend, says Dr Zaliha
PETALING JAYA: The National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health(NCEMH) will develop a mental health action plan for children and teenagers soon, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa, citing the worrying trend of such cases among youngsters. I see a rising trend in mental health issues among our younger generation. (This happens in) both children and teenagers” said the Health Minister during her speech at the National Mental Health Day Celebration on Sunday(Oct 22). Dr Zaliha also launched the Mental Health Psychosocial Support during a Crisis or Disaster Module (MHPSS) to train healthcare personnel to handle mental health cases. The ministry will also launch the “Mental Health for All, Stop Stigma” campaign to improve literacy on mental health issues and prevent stigma and discrimination.
Source:The Star
October 22, 2023 11:27 UTC
Vivian won’t give up despite slim chance
PETALING JAYA: Doubles shuttler Vivian Hoo knows that time is running out on her to qualify for the Olympic Games. “The chances are slim but we are not planning to give up,” said Vivian, who has not made plans to retire just yet. “I will continue to enjoy the game until one day I decide to retire,” said Vivian, who will head to France Open next. While Vivian has no plans after retirement, Chiew Sien is expected to play on in the mixed doubles with Wong Tien Chi. Aaron-Wooi Yik face He Jiting-Ren Xiangyu in the quarter-finals while Yew Sin-Ee Yi play home favourites Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.
Source:The Star
October 21, 2023 18:04 UTC
Inflation at more than two-year low
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s headline inflation hit more than two-year low after the consumer price index (CPI) unexpectedly decelerated further in September 2023. Data from the Statistics Department showed CPI growth in September eased to 1.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) from 2% y-o-y in August. The latest CPI reading was the lowest since March 2021, and it came in below market consensus estimate of 2.2% y-o-y. MIDF Research said the the softening inflationary pressure was a positive to support domestic demand to stay on expansionary path in the second half of 2023.
Source:The Star
October 21, 2023 15:17 UTC
Rising crude price a boon for Malaysia
According to TA Research, in the unlikely event of the war escalating and spreading to the broader Gulf region, Brent crude oil price could breach the US$150 per barrel level. As such, it maintained its Brent crude oil price assumption at US$83.50 per barrel for 2023 and US$85 per barrel for 2024. In its thematic report yesterday, TA Research noted that Malaysia, as a significant oil-producing and exporting country, could benefit from rising commodity prices. “Rising oil prices not only boost government revenue but also profoundly affect Malaysia’s fiscal position,” TA Research said. Besides, at this level, the FBM KLCI would be trading at a very attractive one-time multiple to 2024 PBV.
Source:The Star
October 21, 2023 01:08 UTC
Thumbs up from an emotional Nicol as squash gets into 2028 Olympics
PETALING JAYA: Eight-time squash world champion Nicol David can't help but being emotional after the sport was included in the 2028 Olympic Games programme for the first time. Squash is one of the five sports that have been included in the Los Angeles edition of the Olympics, together with cricket, flag football, baseball-softball, and lacrosse. "It's quite emotional to get squash in after 30 years of bidding for place in the Olympic Games," said Nicol, who retired from the sport in 2019. "All the hard work, blood sweat and tears have finally paid off for our beloved squash to be acknowledged as an Olympic Games sport. "Congratulations to an amazing squash campaign team for making it a reality finally for squash and for our future of this sport."
Source:The Star
October 16, 2023 10:30 UTC
Ipoh mayor urges eateries to strive for grade-A cleanliness certs
IPOH: The Ipoh City Council aims to have at least 2,500 food premises with grade-A certification by 2025, says Datuk Rumaizi Baharin. The Ipoh Mayor said as of September, only 359 premises evaluated had obtained this grade. Rumaizi said he hoped to show the world that Ipoh food was not only delicious, but its eateries' cleanliness was also impressive. "It is important (for Ipoh) to be recognised... (as) a clean and safe gastronomic destination. He said locals and tourists could access the MyGred MBI at http://mygred.mbi.gov.my to check the cleanliness of licensed restaurants or cafes.
Source:The Star
October 16, 2023 10:15 UTC
Jada Pinkett Smith says she was 'shocked' Will Smith called her his 'wife' during the Oscars slap
Jada Pinkett Smith was not expecting to hear those words that night – especially "wife." Earlier in the week, while promoting her upcoming memoir Worthy, Pinkett Smith revealed that she and Smith have been living separate lives since 2016. Speaking to Kotb for an NBC News special that aired Friday (Oct 13), Pinkett Smith revisited the infamous Oscars moment. Pinkett Smith lives with alopecia, which causes temporary or permanent hair loss. "I'm just out of it 'cause I really worried about Will," Pinkett Smith said.
Source:The Star
October 15, 2023 16:29 UTC